FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Moonee Ponds Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Moonee Ponds Small Business Loans
Moonee Ponds unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Moonee Ponds Business Loans
What is the Larger Moonee Ponds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.